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Martial
practice
It is important to remember that weapons
training is by definition 'martial' and therefore
not tai chi for health.
To practice weaponry in our school a student must demonstrate a certain degree
of physical aptitude and a mature, responsible
attitude.
Grade
Tai chi students encounter knife drills and stick drills (3 sets).
There is no martial component whatsoever in the
qigong & tai chi syllabus.
An opportunity
Sifu Waller allows students to have a weapons taster
ahead of their grade.
This is an indulgence. Do not abuse it or take it
for granted.
Not for everyone
Weapons training is not suitable for everyone. To study weapons a student must be
healthy
enough to undertake the training.
Mandatory factors
To ensure personal safety and meet our insurance policy requirements certain
factors must be taken into account:
No
medical/fitness problems
that impede flexibility and
coordination
- arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome,
repetitive strain injury etc
Good attitude & humour
Prepared to practice at home between classes
Cause for concern?
If Rachel feels that a student is
unfit
for weapons practice, she may ask them to undertake a
physical.
We reserve the right to decline weapons tuition:
• if we feel that a student is
physically unable to study
weapons safely
• if an individual demonstrates the
wrong attitude for
weapons study
Rachel will always act with the
wellbeing of the student in
mind.
When you come to the dojo, it is a recognition the
teacher there has something you want. He will give it to you in his own way.
You must accept that. If you do not, you are free to leave. The dojo,
however, is never run by consensus.
The sensei is not a therapist. The goal of the dojo is to make healthy
people healthier, physically and psychologically and spiritually. It cannot
be expected to repair badly damaged human beings. As so if a member exhibits
serious personal problems, the sensei's job is to get rid of him, gracefully
if possible, forcefully and definitively if necessary.
(Dave Lowry)
If the answer is No...
Do not be
offended if we say "No". Not everyone is offered weapons
tuition.
If you have a notable
medical/fitness
problem, we are not allowed to do
weaponry with
you.
If you have are just out of
shape, we will help with this (but you will have
to do the work).
3
tests
A weapon must be handled with control, accuracy and ease. Safety demands that students are capable of moving their fingers and wrists without impediment. There are 3 tests to prove this:
Baoding balls
- comfortable ability to rotate the balls using either hand
Wrist spiral
- through the full range of motion
- with a juggling ball placed on the palm
Stick drill #4:
Swing over, swing under
- with no difficulty executing the required action
Kid in a candy store
The danger of having an extensive syllabus is that some students behave like a kid in a candy store.
I want that. I
want this...
Frequently they lack the skills required for
the level of training their ambition
desires.
Eligibility is essential. Paying fees and attending lessons does not equal competence.
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Weapons night
Page created 2 March 1995
Last updated
16 June 2023
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